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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Employment practices liability. In fact, an owner or financial institution may ask to be listed on your policy as an additional insured.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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So this year we’re introducing our Cybersecurity Growth Potential ranking, which is based on an across-the-board evaluation of each state’s cyber ecosystem, including higher ed resources, research labs and innovation centers, and partnerships with national security programs, as well as employment. Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO.

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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, providing specialized assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies or state and local governments.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

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One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. Let’s face it, construction work is dangerous even for the most safety-oriented employers and professional tradesmen. An example is sidewalk repair.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.